Wednesday of the Passion Week is also called Wednesday of Ayoub (Job). Job suffered a lot.. but never cursed God and was known for his patience. He represents Christ, who willingly received suffering and death, and committed himself into his Father’s hands. On that day, the Rite of the Lamp is celebrated which is an old rite of the Maronite Church. Dough with seven wicks inserted into it, represent the seven lamps envisioned by the Prophet Jeremiah and by John the Apostle in his Revelation. During the celebration, the oil is blessed and all the faithful receive the anointing.
O Christ, bearing our crosses, may we follow you on the road of salvation and holiness and reach the heavenly glory that you attained. Maronite Liturgy
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O Christ our Lord, may we worship you in spirit and in truth, and share in your life-giving passion. Maronite Liturgy
The Passion Week, in the Maronite Church, is considered an independent Liturgical Season inside the Season of Lent.
On Monday and Tuesday the Maronite church celebrates the rite of the “Coming to the Harbor”. It reminds us that Jesus is the Harbor of Salvation. The ship or the vessel, which is the Church, and often compared to Mary the New Vessel of life, reaches the Harbor after the safe journey of Lent. O Christ, by your passion we have obtained salvation. Maronite Liturgy "Look, the whole world has gone after him.” John 12:19
O God, we go forth to meet you like the children of Jerusalem and to praise you with hymns in the monasteries and prayers in the churches. Hosanna Sunday Morning, opening prayer, Maronite Liturgy. Take up the Cross of Christ and walk in His footsteps, then the Blessed Virgin will be by your side as she was by His. From the Ninth Experience of Raymond Nader with Saint Sharbel.
Read more from the Ninth Experience. Read the story of Raymond Nader’s Experience with Saint Sharbel. Lord, grant to us during this Lent, to always keep our gaze fixed on your divine splendor, and we shall live for you alone, now and for ever. Amen. Maronite Liturgy
Love so you may be sanctified.
From the Seventh Experience of Raymond Nader with Saint Sharbel. Read more from the Seventh Experience. Read the story of Raymond Nader’s Experience with Saint Sharbel. Lord, we recall your wonderful sign, when you opened the eyes of the blind man. May this light which you cause to shine on us today be a pledge of the splendor of your eternal light upon our faces. Maronite Liturgy
Today is the feast of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary.
“Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” Luke 1:30 |
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